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SYNTAX score effect on electroencephalography power dynamics in patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting

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The severity of angiographically assessed coronary artery disease may be the factor that influences the degree of brain damage during on-pump surgery. Modern technology such as computed electroencephalography (EEG) that is used to detect signs of brain damage could also be used to determine the advantages and disadvantages of various surgical myocardial revascularization methods in certain categories of patients. The present study investigated EEG power dynamics for 1 postoperative month in patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) who were divided into two groups: those with moderate coronary lesions (SYNTAX score ≤ 22, n = 12) and those with severe coronary lesions (SYNTAX score ≥ 23, n = 18).

At 7–10 days after CABG, all patients showed theta type 1 rhythm power higher than that seen preoperatively, possibly indicating that brain damage occurred during bypass. At 1 month after CABG, the theta type 1 rhythm power had decreased to the baseline level in patients with SYNTAX scores of ≤22, whereas it had increased in patients with SYNTAX scores ≥23.

SYNTAX scores ≥ 23 are associated with EEG markers of perioperative brain damage during CABG. Careful preoperative assessment, preparation, and more effective intraoperative brain protection are essential for this category of coronary heart disease (CHD) patients.

Ischemic brain damage, a frequent complication of cardiac on-pump surgery, has been associated with postoperative stroke, encephalopathy, and neurocognitive dysfunction. It is established that these neurological complications can minimize the operation’s success, leading to social exclusion, impaired quality of life, and death during the long-term period after CABG [1, 2]. The duration of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), manipulation of the aorta, and the effects of anesthesia have been suggested as causative factors in the development of cerebral ischemia during on-pump surgery. Preoperative factors, such as a high functional class of heart failure and angina, can also be predictors of postoperative neurological complications [3, 4]. The severity of coronary artery disease may be associated with the number of grafts, manipulation of the ascending aorta, CPB duration, and the intensity of the systemic inflammatory response during the postoperative period—each of which can influence the degree of ischemic brain damage during cardiac surgery.

Currently, there are a number of scales that can objectively evaluate the complexity of coronary artery disease on the basis of angiographic data (SYNTAX score) or combined clinical and angiographic data. The latter include the Functional SYNTAX score, the New Risk Classification (NERS), and the Clinical SYNTAX score (CSS) [57]. In the literature, however, there is no evidence that these scales are of any predictive value with respect to neurological complications in patients undergoing CABG.

A widely discussed issue is the monitoring of ischemic brain damage due to CPB. Identifying minimal or subclinical signs of brain dysfunction using modern advanced technology can help determine the advantages and disadvantages of the various surgical revascularization methods in specific categories of patients. Multichannel computed EEG can be used to monitor brain electrical activity and thus detect signs of ischemic brain damage that can result in postoperative neurological deficit [8]. The noninvasiveness and simplicity of this method makes it possible to observe the dynamics of brain function recovery during the postoperative period [8, 9]. A statistically significant relation has been found between the characteristics of intraoperative EEG and cognitive deficits for 2–3 months after CPB surgery [10]. Most of the association between cerebral hypoperfusion and EEG changes was identified during carotid surgery [10, 11].

The aim of this study was to evaluate EEG power dynamics for 1 postoperative month in patients undergoing on-pump CABG. We relied on the SYNTAX score to indicate the severity of angiographically assessed coronary artery disease.

All patients gave informed consent to participate in a prospective study aimed at studying changes in cognitive function after CABG. The Ethics Committee of Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Siberian Branch approved the study design.

Exclusion criteria were age > 70 years, initial depressive symptoms identified by the Beck Depression Inventory, dementia [sum score of the Mini-Mental State Examination ≤ 24], and the Frontal Assessment Battery score ≤ 11. Also excluded were subjects with a known history of rhythm disturbances, heart failure functional class IV according to the New York Heart Association (FC NYHA IV), concomitant diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, malignant pathology), diseases of the central nervous system, any episodes of a cerebrovascular accident, and/or brain injury. All patients were examined by a neurologist and underwent multi-spiral computed tomography during the preoperative period to detect any nervous system abnormalities. Only right-handed patients were included in the study so as to take account functional brain asymmetry.

A total of 30 male patients were divided into two groups: those with a moderate coronary lesion (SYNTAX score ≤ 22, n = 12, mean age 57.9 ± 5.47 years) and those with a severe coronary lesion (SYNTAX score ≥ 23, n = 18, mean age 57.5 ± 5.60 years). The severity of the coronary lesions was assessed using the results of coronary angiography and a SYNTAX calculator ( Before surgery the two groups were comparable with regard to a history of CHD, severity of heart failure (FC NYHA), ejection fraction (EF) of the left ventricle, neurological status, depression and anxiety score (Table 1). The degree of internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis did not exceed 50% in any of the patients. Atherosclerotic stenoses in most of the patients were located at the ICA ostium.

Table 1 Demographic and clinical characteristics of the groups with different SYNTAX scores

All patients were treated before and after surgery with basic, symptomatic therapy according to the general principles of treatment for patients with CHD, heart failure, and hypertension (National Guidelines, 2009, 2008): low-salt (<1 g/day) and low-cholesterol diet, β-blockers (bisoprolol fumarate), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (enalapril maleate), and statins (rosuvastatin). Standard anesthesia and perfusion were carried out: combined endotracheal anesthesia (diprivan, fentanyl, sevoflurane). For all patients, CABG surgery was performed with normothermia. The average number of grafts, mean bypass time, and aortic cross-clamping did not differ between the two groups (Table 1). Invasive hemodynamic monitoring, carried out during the operation, indicated that there were no episodes of hypotension. Also, oxygenation of the cerebral cortex (rSO2) in real time was monitored (INVOS 3100; Somanetics, Troy, MI, USA) at all stages of the surgery. Brain hypoxia was not observed.

EEG recording and processing

All EEG studies were performed at three time points: 3–5 days before surgery and 7–10 days and 1 month after surgery. High-resolution monopolar EEG recordings (62 channels, bandwidth 0.1–50.0 Hz) with closed eyes (EC) and open eyes (EO) were made in patients with moderate and severe coronary lesions. The EEG was amplified by Neuvo electroencephalography (Compumedics, Charlotte, NC, USA) using a modified 64-channel cap with sintered Ag/AgCl electrodes (QuikCap; Neurosoft, El Paso, TX, USA) according to the international 10–20 system. A reference electrode was attached to the tip of the nose and a ground electrode to the center of the forehead. Electrode resistance was maintained at <20 kΩ. The EEG was sampled at a rate of 1000 Hz over approximately 10 minutes. The data were analyzed offline. Visual inspection for eye movements, electromyographic interference, and other artifacts was undertaken. Artifact-free EEG fragments were divided into 2-s epochs and underwent Fourier transformation. For each subject, EEG power values were averaged within the delta (0–4 Hz), theta type 1 (4–6 Hz), theta type 2 (6–8 Hz), alpha type 1 (8–10 Hz), alpha type 2 (10–13 Hz), beta type 1 (13–20 Hz), and beta type 2 (20–30 Hz) bands. The mean values of the total EEG power in each band in the two states, EC and EO, were obtained. The data were log-transformed to normalize the distribution.

Statistical analysis

The software package STATISTICA 6.0 (StatSoft, Tulsa, OK, USA) was used for all analyses of the variables. Categorical clinical data were analyzed with the χ2 Pearson adjusted Yates test. Quantitative measurements were done with the Wilcoxon and Mann–Whitney tests. Repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the difference in EEG power with Greenhouse–Geisser as correction. In each frequency range, the mean values of the total EEG power were analyzed to extract factors: SYNTAX (patients with SYNTAX score ≤ 22 or SYNTAX score ≥ 23), TIME (before CABG and at 7–10 days and 1 month afterward) separately for the EC and EO states.

We did not observe any life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, acute coronary insufficiency with progression of heart failure, cerebral accidents, or transient ischemic attacks in any of the patients during the early postoperative period after CABG. A statistically significant EF decrease was found 7–10 days after CABG compared with the patients’ preoperative data. In patients with SYNTAX scores ≤ 22, the EF decreased from 59.9 ± 5.11% to 52.6 ± 6.56% (p = 0.003), and in those with SYNTAX scores ≥23 it decreased from 56.1 ± 12.15% to 49.3 ± 7.82% (p = 0.008). At 1 month, the EF had increased in all of the patients and did not differ from their baseline EFs.

ANOVA showed that theta type 1 (theta1) power is a significant main effect of TIME (F2,56 = 5.08, p = 0.015) and the interaction of SYNTAX–TIME (F2,56 = 6.15, p = 0.007). Patients with SYNTAX scores ≥23 had increased theta1 rhythms power with EC 7–10 days after CABG compared with baseline (p = 0.009). These changes remained at the 1-month follow-up (p = 0.00006). In patients with a SYNTAX scores ≤22, there was also a theta1 power increase 7–10 days after surgery (p = 0.035), but it had returned to baseline at 1 month (p = 0.03) (Figure 1). Patients with SYNTAX scores ≥23 had greater theta1 rhythm power than was seen in the group with SYNTAX scores ≤22 at 1 month after surgery (p = 0.04).

Figure 1

Dynamics of theta type 1 rhythms mean power in the eyes-closed state separately for the SYNTAX scores22 group (continuous line) and the SYNTAX scores23 group (broken line). Vertical bars denote 0.95 confidence intervals. Asterisks (*) indicate statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between two groups.

The analysis of theta1 rhythm power with EO revealed a significant effect of TIME (F2,56 = 10.4, p = 0.0004). The dynamics of theta power was similar in patients with moderate and severe SYNTAX scores, manifesting as a power increase 7–10 days after CABG (p = 0.0001) with a subsequent decrease to near baseline at the 1-month follow-up (p = 0.02).

A significant effect of TIME was found in theta type 2 (theta2) rhythm power with both EC and EO (F2,56 = 4.96, p = 0.01 and F2,56 = 10.2, p = 0.001, respectively). The rhythm power also increased 7–10 days after CABG (p = 0.008) and remained unchanged at 1 month.

Common effects (significant factor TIME, see Table 2) for all patient groups were found in alpha types 1 and 2 (alpha1,2) and beta types 1 and 2 (beta1,2) frequency ranges with both EC and EO 1 month after CABG. The alpha2 and beta1,2 rhythm powers with EC increased over baseline values 1 month after CABG (p = 0.0002, p = 0.0003, and p = 0.0007, respectively). With EO, the alpha1,2 and beta1 activity was increased 7–10 days after CABG with subsequent nonsignificant decreases to near baseline at the 1-month follow-up (p = 0.01, p = 0.0003, and p = 0.002, respectively).

Table 2 TIME effects on alpha types 1,2 and beta types 1,2 frequency ranges with EC and EO states

The SYNTAX score was a significant factor (F1,28 = 7.04, p = 0.01) in alpha2 with EO and in beta1 (F1,28 = 9.08, p = 0.005) with both EC and EO (F1,28 = 6.18, p = 0.02). The alpha2 and beta1 rhythm powers were greater in the group with SYNTAX scores ≥23 (Figure 2).

Figure 2

Differences of alpha2 (A) and beta1 (B) rhythm mean power values in the eyes-open state between two groups with different SYNTAX scores. Vertical bars denote 0.95 confidence intervals. Asterisks (*) indicate statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) between two groups.

We examined EEG power changes after CABG in patients with moderate and severe coronary lesions assessed by the SYNTAX score at 1 month of follow-up. We found that all patients demonstrated a higher power of theta1 and theta2 rhythms 7–10 days after CABG compared with preoperative data. In patients with SYNTAX scores ≥23, a significant low-frequency cortical activity increase continued even 1 month after surgery.

According to the literature, an increase of low-frequency activity in the resting state EEG, or “EEG slowing”, can be considered a marker of ischemic brain damage [8, 10]. Brain damage may result from hypoperfusion and microembolisms during CPB [12], and this effect may continue after surgery. Extracranial vascular lesions may contribute to a chronic form of brain ischemia. In our previous study, we showed deteriorated neurological status of patients after CABG, especially in those with ICA stenoses [13]. In the present investigation, we found that a large number of patients with SYNTAX scores ≥23 had ICA stenoses (39% vs. 25%).

We assumed that the reason for prolonged EEG slowing after CABG is the increased expression of atherosclerotic changes in cerebral arteries of patients with SYNTAX scores ≥23. It has been shown that the severity of coronary atherosclerosis is directly correlated with extracranial and cerebral vascular lesions, in which case the risks of ischemic complications during CPB are dramatically increased [14, 15]. Furthermore, severe coronary artery disease can be associated with longer, more traumatic effects on the ascending aorta during surgery [16]. We also found that patients with SYNTAX scores ≥23 had a larger number of grafts than did those with SYNTAX scores ≤22 (2.8 vs. 2.5).

The patients with SYNTAX scores ≥23 also had higher alpha2 and beta1 rhythm power values in the EO state before and after surgery. It is widely postulated that an increase in alpha power may reflect decreased cortical activation, whereas an increase in beta1 power is an unambiguous pathological sign of cortex dysfunction [8, 17]. Thus, the group with SYNTAX scores ≥23 demonstrated signs of chronic brain ischemia preoperatively.

A high SYNTAX score is associated with EEG markers of brain damage after on-pump CABG at the 1-month follow-up. The SYNTAX score may thus be an indirect indicator of involvement of other vascular zones, particularly cerebral arteries—a critical bit of information for the CPB surgeon. Careful preoperative assessment, preparation, and more effective intraoperative brain protection are essential for this CHD patient category. Also important is a consideration of safer surgery.

The SYNTAX score as an objective indicator of the severity of coronary artery disease can probably be integrated with other clinical factors: poor left ventricular contractility, diabetes mellitus, multi-vessel atherosclerotic lesions, and others that contribute to perioperative brain damage.

Limitations of the study

It must be noted that this report is of a pilot study that was performed on a small set of patients (n = 30). Perhaps in this context, we have not demonstrated the complex relations of other clinical factors and their combined effect on the EEG markers of brain damage. These issues require further study.

Overall, our research has touched on neuropsychological, neurological, cardiac, and pathophysiological aspects of cardiac surgery, allowing a clear understanding of the mechanisms of neurological complications after CABG. Our findings can contribute to the search for optimal algorithms for preoperative evaluation of patients as well as the development of adequate revascularization and neuroprotection techniques.

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For many years, it was thought that people who multitask, or perform more than one activity at once, had an edge over those who did not. However, research now suggests that multitasking can actually make learning less effective. In the study, participants lost significant amounts of time as they switched between multiple tasks and lost even more time as the tasks became increasingly complex. By switching from one activity to another, you will learn more slowly, become less efficient and make more errors. How can you avoid the dangers of multitasking? Start by focusing your attention on the task at hand and continue working for a predetermined amount of time.

How do you learn best?  These are Howard Gardner's multiple intelligencies.  Which intelligencse describe the way you function?

IntelligencesDescriptionRelated Tasks, Activities

logical thinking, detecting patterns, scientific reasoning and deduction; analyze problems, perform mathematical calculations, understands relationship between cause and effect towards a tangible outcome or result

Perform a mental arithmetic calculation; create a process to measure something difficult; analyze how a machine works, create a process; devise a strategy to achieve an aim; assess the value of a business or proposition

words and language, written and spoken; retention, interpretation and explanation of ideas and information via language, understands relationship between communication and meaning

write a set of instructions; speak on a subject; edit a written piece or work; write a speech; commentate on an event; apply positive or negative 'spin' to a story

musical ability, awareness, appreciation and use of sound; recognition of tonal and rhythmic patterns, understands relationship between sound and feeling

perform a musical piece; sing a song; review a musical work; coach someone to play a musical instrument; specify mood music for telephone systems and receptions

visual and spatial perception; interpretation and creation of visual images; pictorial imagination and expression; understands relationship between images and meanings, and between space and effect

design a costume; interpret a painting; create a room layout; create a corporate logo; design a building; sense of direction; arrange the layout of a document

body movement control, manual dexterity, physical agility and balance; eye and body coordination

demonstrate a sports technique; create a mime to explain something; assess work-station ergonomics; dance; gardening; build a cabinet

(strong association with emotional intelligence)

perception of other people's feelings; ability to relate to others; interpretation of behavior and communications; understands the relationships between people and their situations, including other people

interpret moods from facial expressions; demonstrate feelings through body language; coach or counsel another person; human resources; educator; team person; loves to be with people; good communicator

self-awareness, personal cognizance, personal objectivity, the capability to understand oneself, one's relationship to others and the world, and one's own need for, and reaction to change

consider and decide one's own aims and personal changes required to achieve them (not necessarily reveal this to others); self-reflective, self-aware;

more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment and learning about nature. These individuals are said to be highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.

Interested in subjects such as botany, biology and zoology; good at categorizing and cataloging information easily; may enjoy camping, gardening, hiking and exploring the outdoors;

Doesn’t enjoy learning unfamiliar topics that have no connection to nature

Resources: http://psychology.about.com/od/educationalpsychology/tp/effective-learning.htm; http://quizlet.com/; http://www.businessballs.com/howardgardnermultipleintelligences.htm


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Enen no Shouboutai

Type: TV Series

Year: Jul 6, 2019 – Unknown

Status: Currently Airing

Genres :

Action, Sci-Fi, Shounen

Year 198 of the Solar Era in Tokyo, special fire brigades are fighting against a phenomenon called spontaneous human combustion where humans beings are turned into living infernos called “Infernals”. While the Infernals are first generation cases of spontaneous human combustion, later generations possess the ability to manipulate flames while retaining human form. Shinra Kusakabe, a youth who gained the nickname Devil’s Footprints for his ability to ignite his feet at will, joins the Special Fire Force Company 8 which composes of other flames users as they work to extinguish any Infernals they encounter. As a faction that is creating Infernals appears, Shira begins to uncover the truth behind a mysterious fire that caused the death of his family twelve years ago.


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Beneficial Insect Species

Beneficial Insect Species

In recent years, agricultural economists have put estimates on the values of some local insect services to human society. In one 2009 example, the total economic value of insect pollination of agricultural crops worldwide was $220 billion. A sizeable fraction of this pollination occurs in Australia by species such as the European honeybee, and many thousands of native bees and flies.

During the mid nineties, honeybees died in large numbers in Europe and the United States, a phenomenon known as colony collapse disorder (CCD). The cause of CCD is complex and not yet fully understood. But the effects were transparent. Profits from pollinated crops, such as almonds decreased. The prices of some foods increased significantly, because farmers had to pay more for disease-free bees, often importing them from CCD-free Australia.

Another good example is the service that introduced dung beetles provide. Australia’s cattle herd was estimated at 30 million in the 1970s, each animal producing 10 pats per day, covering over 2.5 million hectares of pasture each year.

Millions of bush flies (Musca vetustissima) also bred in the dung. Overseas these dung pats would have been recycled into soil nutrients by the local dung beetles that buried small chunks of the dung in the soil to rear their young. However, Australia’s native dung beetles are adapted to feed on and bury dry, fibrous marsupial dung, and avoid the much more moist cattle dung.

CSIRO introduced dung beetles from Europe and Africa in the 1970s and 1980s that buried cattle dung underground so that it became a fertilizer for use by grass and other plants. The burrowing activity of the beetles also aerated the soil. And it also provided another important service: controlling the bush fly plague by removing and burying the dung that bush flies were breeding in.

Australia’s outdoor café owners probably don’t know it, but they owe at least part of their clientele to the silent work of introduced dung beetles working tirelessly in the agricultural districts surrounding our cities, once the source of most of our bush flies.

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Year: 2017

Material:  plaster

Which elements determine how we experience a space? By molding and making sculptures of independent elements, found in the city’s landscape, I question how the characteristics of space can be altered. This sculpture is not a sidewalk, nor a road. However, it tells us where to walk. It’s an element that structures the streetscape while determining the urban landscape. The sidewalk, discreetly integrated into the city’s landscape, becomes autonomous in the exhibition space. Through re-placing it, an architectural intervention takes place,

without being architecture.


Sequim Washington Detective Salary And Job Requirements

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Table Of Contents

Salary of a Detective

Number of People

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Place assigned or working

Crime rate and population of the place are closely related to the location. However, cost of living is another factor to consider. Higher the cost of living in a certain location, higher the detective is paid. This is true with the case of private investigators as well. District of Columbia, Alaska, and New Jersey all pay 6-figure salaries with District of Columbia paying as much as $116,000.

Level of education attained

For any police job (except at the federal level), a high school degree is sufficient. Though this rules sometimes varies with state, most states do not require higher education certificates. But, the importance of higher education is considered by some states and departments that is why a degree after high school is a factor that affects the salary of the officers and detectives. The degree could be associate, bachelor or master’s. Depending on your degree, you might be paid more.

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Sequim Detective’s Career Path

First, let’s talk about the growth in the fields. In 2015, the recorded public detectives or criminals investigators are about 106,000. Meanwhile, private investigators who do the same job were only 30,000. In this industry, the predicted growth of private detectives is about 15%. This goes to show that by 2025, 1,500 new jobs will be opened. Such growth rate follows the 5% average growth rate in all other sectors. On the other hand, for public investigators, this figure is at 4%. Meaning to say, in 2025 it is expected that there will be 4,000 more jobs as a criminal investigator. This is also considered as the average growth rate.

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Geographically speaking, Texas, California and New York employ the highest number of Criminal / Law Enforcement Investigators. Western states and Texas show more employment here than the eastern ones. Private detectives in California, Texas and Florida with the southern part are higher in number compared to the northern ones.

Let’s see what are the industries that hire these professionals most. As clear as day, The Local, State government and the Federal branch employ the most number of criminal investigators. On the other hand, private detectives are usually hired by Security Services, Consulting services and occasionally by the local government for consultation on a few cases.

Criminal investigators get higher payments than the private ones. The annual average salary of criminal investigators is $80,000 while Private investigators get $52,000. Public investigators are paid most in District of Columbia, Alaska, and New Jersey in the aspects of geography and finance. It is in Alabama, Nebraska, and New Jersey were private detectives are paid most.

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How can You Qualify as a Detective In Sequim

Complete High School

Due to excellent deduction skills, a deductive is able to take a leap from a police officer to a detective position. This only means that you will need to complete your high school studies and become a police officer before you can become a detective. Becoming a private investigator would mean getting a high school degree.

Earn a Bachelor’s degree

A bachelor’s degree isn’t really necessary in most cases when becoming a police officer. However, some police officers prefer to have one as a means of employment after they retire. Likewise, you will need a bachelor degree if you want to become a detective.

Gain experience

There might be variations in the required experience in the state you’re applying in. Some states require you to have 3 years of experience while others require 5 years.

Own a gun legally

Investigators that aren’t licensed by the state aren’t allowed to carry firearms without a permit. Some firearms require a full training course after which they are issued with the permits. Hence, to get a permit for your firearm when working as an investigator, you will need to complete the full training course.

Undergo a Washington licensing test

Insure Yourself

Since investigating can sometimes be a dangerous line of work, it is important to get insurance done. Basically, this is a medical insurance worth $10,000. But since you’re carrying a gun with you for extra protection, and you will have to insure the gun as well, getting a higher amount will be an ideal choice.

By completing these steps, you’ll be good to go. You can now start living the detective life you always wanted. However, don’t forget that being a detective would mean exposing yourself to danger. If you want to pursue your dreams, learn all about the requirements and complete them as soon as you can.

Responsibilities of Being a Detective in Sequim

Crime Scene Investigation

Criminal Research

One of the core aspects of a detective’s duty is doing research and groundwork regarding previous cases. They do so to gain more knowledge about criminal behavior and identify patterns that people usually follow. This involves looking into previous case records to allow them to have an insight regarding the behavior of the criminal. This is really helpful when it comes to serial killers. It also helps to identify tactics that a drug cartel might be using thus helping the detectives shut them down. Other general research can help them narrow down a suspect better or deduce the crime scene in a more efficient way.

Accurately guessing the culprit

The goal of a detective’s job is to bring justice to light and bring the culprit to justice. But to do this, they first need to a list of possible suspects. The list could be long, including up to a hundred people, or short – sometimes none at al. With the help of evidence, research, statements, and forensic studies, they are able to come up with such list. By means of getting statements from suspects, detectives are able to narrow down their list. Once the list is narrowed down, they will then proceed to gathering evidence or having the suspect admit to his crimes.

Testifying In Court

As part of their final job, detectives will need to make sure justice is served. To hasten the process, the court will sometimes summon them. They will often describe the scenario of the crime, and present evidences that will prove the crimes of the criminal. Sometimes, the detectives are also required to escort the culprit to jail.

Sequim Private Detectives

As you can see, the “Idiot Box” was right for the most part. The thing is, the duties and roles detectives undertake every single day are very stressful. That is never shown properly on television or anywhere else. Detectives should make sure to find any clue they could get since a lot of people’s lives lie on them. If you think being a detective is the right job for you, then you should do research about it now!


10 Red Flags in Special Education School Records

Below are ten examples of red flags that might indicate that a student is not making effective academic, social, and emotional progress.

  1. Goals and short-term objectives that repeat year after year.
  2. Goals and short-term objective that change without an indication that the student met the previous years’ goals.
  3. Goals and short-term objective that are not measurable. Note that in November, 2013, a law was passed that requires school districts to continue the current practice of including measurable short-term objectives and benchmarks in the IEPs of all students with disabilities. The Massachusetts special education law (Chapter 71B) was amended to include: “A child’s individualized education program, or IEP, as defined is 20 USC sec 1401 (14) shall include a statement of measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals, and a description of benchmarks or short-term objectives.”
  4. Lack of measurable post-secondary goals (transition goals) based on a transition assessment for students 14 and older.
  5. Progress Reports that use amorphous/vague language.
  6. Progress Reports that specifically state that goals or short-term objectives are not met.
  7. Drastic changes in services year after year.
  8. Reduction of services with a change in school.
  9. Failing grades or MCAS scores.
  10. Language in evaluations or IEPs related to the student’s lack of consistency, including “varying progress,” “day to day,” “sometimes,” “with varying degrees of prompts,” “depending on mood/behavior,” etc.

Welcome – Special Education Blog

Welcome to my special education blog.

Because every legal matter is different, the information you obtain from the blog is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult  an attorney to discuss your specific legal questions.


• How to Find the Motivation to Lose Weight

    Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

    by Jessica Thomas, Personal Trainer

    motivation-to-lose-weightThe biggest reason people can’t find motivation to lose weight is due to unrealistic goals. Expecting overnight success at a diet or exercise plan simply isn’t realistic. When desired weight loss goals aren’t reached quickly, most people assume they have failed.

    To lose weight successfully, it’s better to focus on reaching your goals over time, and to realize that there will be small setbacks along the way. Many people tend to focus on their shortcomings, but if you accept yourself as you are it will be easier to focus more on your positive side and work towards becoming slim and attractive.

    Weight Loss Motivational Techniques

    Why do you want to lose weight? If you’re struggling with being overweight, you need to ask yourself this question.

    For example, are you getting married and need motivation to lose weight for the wedding? Are you simply trying to get into your favorite pair of jeans again?

    Do you have a serious health problem that requires you to lose weight? Have you tried healthy things like drinking green tea to lose weight?

    Once you determine why you want to lose weight, it will be easier to set a goal and get motivated to work towards it.

    One of the biggest reasons for weight loss failure is that dieters often set unrealistic goals. Many of us want to shoot for the moon, but we tend to get overwhelmed by the day-to-day realities of sticking with a diet plan.

    That’s why it’s important to chart your progress in a weight loss journal. Seeing incremental improvements like a pound lost or an inch gone from your waist line can boost your motivation and keep you on the path.

    Setting realistic and achievable goals has the advantage of focusing your mind on the here and now.  A goal is like a promise to yourself. Wanting to keep the promise is what creates motivation.

    If the goal is too hard to achieve, you may give up. For example, if you say to yourself, “I have to lose 10 pounds this week!” then you are setting yourself up for failure before you’ve even begun. “Self-sabotage” happens when you set goals that are not realistically achievable in the short or medium-term.

    Of course, motivation to lose weight fast is important, but it’s the process itself that you should be focused on. For this reason, you need to take small steps toward your long-term goal.

    As you achieve each small step it gives you the forward momentum to take your motivation a step further. Before you know it, you’ve achieved bigger goals than you ever thought you could.

    Visualize Your Weight-Loss Goal

    One of the best ways to accomplish a goal is to visualize it actually happening. Successful athletes are known to visualize their goals on a regular basis. Diet counselors also say that one of the best ways to remain motivated to lose weight is to visualize your body after your weight loss goals are achieved.

    weight-loss-visualizationFor example, imagine yourself a year from now. After sticking with your weight loss and exercise plan, how will you look and feel 12 months from now? How might your life be different after you lose the weight for good? Imagine yourself fit, healthy and with more self-confidence.

    Try to create a picture in your mind of how your life is going to be better if you lose the weight, and worse if you don’t. Carry this picture with you until you have a clear sense of purpose.

    When that purpose is there, you will find that you have the motivation to lose weight that you’ve been searching for. Remember that the deeper purpose that motivates you is the fundamental step to weight loss success.

    Sure, there are lots of famous quotes on motivation to lose weight, but at the end of the day, it has to come from within you. Decide clearly on what your purpose and goal is, and you will find yourself moving towards it slowly but surely.

    A weight loss success story will be yours to tell if you learn to live in the moment, and take pleasure in achieving small, daily goals. This is one of the most basic and important weight loss tips you will ever receive.

    (published December 16, 2009)


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Shoshin Karate

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Heian Shodan and the Karate Expert
By: David Johnston
Former Technical Director, American JKA

Part I

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few. " Shunryu Suzuki

Shunryu Suzuki was a zen teacher who taught in San Francisco from 1958 until his death in 1971. There is a book compiled from his talks during this period called Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (a very influential book which I recommend to some of my students as a fine karate text book). It contains this line: "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few."

When you think of yourself as an expert you have stopped learning. A white belt can be dyed any color at all; a black belt cannot. Please take the symbolism seriously.

In Japanese, the concept is shoshin. Shin is mind or spirit; sho means first or beginning with the connotation of opening to possibilities. This is why sho is used instead of ichi to describe (and not merely assign a number to) the first kata. With Heian Shodan a beginning student learns the most basic principles of karate: sustained awareness, placing the feet for optimum stability whichever way he turns; using changes of position or direction for power. None of these and other principles is masked by complex surface techniques: the slightest violation of them stands out clearly. This is why Heian Shodan never gets easy (indeed, as the ability to detect ever more subtle flaws develops, it should get harder) and why the kata is essential for students at every level. If an advanced tournament fighter were to select just one kata as part of his training schedule, it would probably most usefully be Heian Shodan. (This is not a recommendation, however, that he should neglect other Kata!).

Actually, the hardest aspects of Heian Shodan are identical with those of more advanced kata. An anecdote occurs to me which may illustrate the point. In 1974, preparing for sandan, I worked intensively on Nijushiho, often repeating it 100 times. Techniques which had seemed difficult - kicking without moving the line of gravity; the wrapping block at the end - became easier, but standing in yoi with the right feeling of preparedness (and the milliseconds of transition from stillness to movement) became more and more difficult. I mentioned this in some bewilderment to my instructor, Yutaka Yaguchi, who grinned broadly: "That is karate," he said.

If you really did master Heian Shodan, you probably could be called, with justification, a karate expert. Just don't call yourself one!

Part II

It seems to me that Unsu and other very advanced kata are performed by lower grades at tournaments more and more. Shame on their instructors! In fact, a young, well-coordinated beginner can learn the outward movements of Unsu in an hour. To another beginner, the performance might look impressive; to someone experienced in Budo, (any authentic martial art, not just Shotokan Karate), it would appear hollow.

A kata which is too advanced will fail to express, or cultivate, a student's understanding of the underlying principles of karate. Some of these principles were mentioned in Part I of this series. Among others, we should remember (especially) Master Funakoshi's Three Imperatives:

  1. (The interplay between) the expansion and contraction of body parts and muscles;
  2. Fast and slow body movements; and
  3. Soft and hard body conditions.

And whereas a beginner will not learn anything of any depth from the very advanced kata, an advanced student will always benefit - and deepen his understanding of all kata - through continued and serous practice of Heian Shodan. Thus, students of all levels can work together - using dojo time as well as space efficiently - each deriving the same and different benefits according to his or her level.

Different techniques can be substituted or added to the basic stepping pattern. Advanced students might sometimes use stances like Hangetsu or Fudo-dachi. One might take a free-sparring posture between changes of direction. All these variations have their uses on occasion but should not distract rrom the value, for everyone, of the kata pure and simple. I want to suggest different ways to practice using the standard techniques.

Very slowly is one way. Be aware of as many components of each movement (physical and psychological) as possible. At the start, for instance, you receive a danger signal - a sound, a movement, a reflection, or shadow. (It's important that every time you practice you connect, in your mind, the technique with its purpose.) Your stomach tightens and eyeballs move, followed milliseconds later by your head. Hips sink and left foot slides out to make length and width for the stance (place it as precisely as you would your hand, dotting an "i"). Be aware that the foot moves milliseconds after the hips begin to sink and that as it moves the arms are raised in preparation for down block. At this point the hips are still facing the front and the body feels relaxed except for 50% tension in the abdominal muscles.

When the left foot arrives, pivoting on the ball, the heel is drawn into line. Simultaneously, the right heel pushes back and the knee straightens, helping to drive the hip into the block. Tension is felt to radiate from the stomach to the side muscles, chest, and finally the fists (be aware of little fingers and thumbs) as the technique is completed. (see addendum)

Fortunately, this is less tedious to practice than to read (or write) about! There are more components to the movement than I have mentioned (consider the coordinated breathing, for instance), but don't enumerate them. Don't think. Just be very aware of what's happening. If it seems easy, turn the microscope up, go more slowly. Notice how the parts fit together and overlap. Things work differently when you slow down. Factors like balance, inertia, and momentum are affected. Learn how these interact with your body - it will improve your motor control. Above all, it will sharpen your concentration.

Some years ago, during a training camp at Brandeis University, I devised a strange competition. Participants were to perform the first five movements of Heian Shodan as slowly as possible. There was only one rule: some movement had to be visible to the judges at all times. The result were significant, I think, and surprising in their consistency. White belts all finished with 30 seconds; purple belts were in the 1 to 1 1/2 minute range; black belts all spun it out to 2 minutes or more. The winner, a nidan, made it to a little less than 3 minutes!

Practicing very slowly, tai chi style, develops concentration and control over techniques and combinations performed at speed. That, of course, is why some movements in kata are required to be slow in actual performance. These movements are, however, not numerous and are often performed without concentration. I believe that sustained slow practice can be beneficial to everyone, and thirty minutes or more should be included in the training routine at least one a month.

ADDENDUM: This block utilized direct hip rotation. To anyone trained in JKA Shotokan this is too obvious to be worth mentioning. I know of one local "shotokan" instructor, however, who tells his students that the hips are first turned square to the attacker then pulled to "hanmi", as the block is completed. "Must use the hips for power!" he says. Actually, of course, direct rotation is stronger than reverse rotation, doesn't beak the timing, doesn't expose the groin, and is easier to perform. (The fellow claims to be 8th dan!)

Disclaimer: Karate, like any martial art or other physical fitness regimen carries an inherent risk of injury. Consult your physician before beginning training. Visitors to this site assume full responsibility for their actions and agree by accessing this site to hold blameless the authors and instructors for any results of using the information contained or referenced herein.


Judge Finds Fisherman, Boatman Liable in Personal Injury Lawsuit

Judge finds fisherman, boatman liable in lawsuitA U.S. federal judge in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a commonwealth of the U.S., has recently found a boat operator and fisherman equally liable in the fisherman's personal injury lawsuit.

Fisherman Pedro P. Pinaula claimed that Banga Bandhu Baidya ran over him with his boat while Pinaula was swimming and spear fishing in waters off Micro Beach, according to the Saipan Tribune. Though the boat did not make physical contact with Pinaula, it was alleged that the boat's propeller caught a rope that Pinaula was holding onto and severed his swimming fins. The incident is claimed to have caused emotional distress to Pinaula, as well as a wrist injury caused by the thrashing of the rope that prevented Pinaula from continuing his job as a fisherman.

A U.S. federal judge put an end to the litigation by ruling that Baidya and his employer were liable for $3,600 in damages, to be paid to Pinaula. Pinaula was found to be equally liable, as he did not properly indicate his presence in the water to boats, according to the news source.

According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common cause of a wrist injury is a sudden impact, which can cause sprains, strains and fractures.


Laurel or Yanny?

Recently a phenomenon arose on whether listeners hear Laurel or Yanny. This event is similar to the blue/black and white/gold dress incident. Where some saw the dress as one set of colors while others saw the dress as the other. Related to the dress, some individuals hear Laurel while others hear Yanny. For others, it changes between the two each time they hear it. Give yourself a try, what do you hear? Test yourself with this link from CNN:

Now, ask someone else what they hear. Were the results the same or different? Try raising and lowering the volume. Did the outcome change? Now, look at this link from the New York Times. They have a made a tool that allows you to move a slider so you can clearly differentiate between Laurel and Yanny:

Why do we hear the same word differently? A neurobiology professor at Northwestern University, Nina Kraus, calls the sounds “acoustically ambiguous”. “Acoustically ambiguous” in this case means that it is a very poor-quality file. This is crucial in explaining why people hear different things (Kennedy). To our understanding, each time the audio file has been posted, there is a good chance it has been tampered with in favor of Yanny or Laurel. On the other hand, the word you hear could also be based on your responsiveness to frequencies. Britt Yazel, a neuroscience doctoral student at the University of California, states that “some people have a greater sensibility to higher frequencies or lower frequencies, which could explain part of why people hear different things”. Another physiological factor that could account for is “much of what you hear, [Kraus says], is about what you’re expecting to hear” (Kennedy). For example, if most of the people around you claim they are hearing Laurel, then there is a good possibility that you will also hear Laurel. Furthermore, if you are used to hearing Laurel in your everyday life, you are more prone to accepting Laurel. In conclusion, Kraus explains that this Laurel/Yanny phenomenon is not necessarily important, but is necessary to understanding the ability of humans to process sounds. This sensation brings awareness to linguistics, neurologists, and speech and hearing specialists by displaying how different brains process sounds differently.

When Sounds Are Too Much...
June 14, 2018
Why You Should Embrace Hearing Aids
June 14, 2018


New FutureLearn Course on Greenland Ice Sheet

Registration is now open for a new, free European Space Agency/FutureLearn course on how we observe and monitor the Greenland ice sheet.

The online course, which features a number of CPOM researchers, highlights how the Greenland ice sheet is monitored from space and the ground.  It looks at the measurements made possible by Earth Observation (EO) satellites like Cryosat, the technologies and techniques involved, the data generated, and its uses and challenges.

It also explores the role of ice in the climate system, and the impact of climate change on the Greenland ice sheet.

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Proper reading of a Scripture verse often identified as being from sacred “wisdom literature” is in focus, today.  Also, there is more on why prayer may not be enough.   The “Yahoo! Answers” writer using ID “Jack Xi Jin” (Level 1 with 18 points, a member since may 14, 2013) posted the following:

What is the meaning of Ecclesiastes 11:3?

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THE BATTLE AXE:  Prayer not Enough? (07/12/2013)— (4)  In the same way the absence or presence of faith is not to depend upon a person regularly hearing or seeing miracles, ones belief and trust in GOD is not to depend upon the evidence of answered or unanswered prayer.  Faith permits certainty and knowing based upon a person’s inner content being influenced by and interacting with divine spirit matter.  (5)  Until believers mature to higher levels of faith and submission to GOD, they will continue to engage ambitions, desires and hopes generated from material, physical and social objects.  While GOD has authority and power to grant all that we might ask in prayer, all things we may ask are not expedient for our service as covenant partners, examples, leaders, priests and the righteous offspring of GOD.  Nor do all things further our complete transformation into those glorified, justified, immortal, incorruptible, redeemed, and sanctified.  (6)  In addition to confession of sin, confession of need and declarations of forgiveness are aspects of effectual prayer.  Given that prayer is to be a further demonstration of humility, love and unselfishness the better content is what we give and release to GOD.  Included are acknowledgment, glory, gratitude, honor, praise, and worship.  It remains that the prayers of believers are most correct, and in greatest harmony with GOD—not when pursuing a private agenda or personal affairs—when asking for divine judgment; fulfillment of sacred proclamations, promises, and prophecies; outpourings of divine spirit; repentance; salvation; and the fulfillment of eternal purpose.  See Psalm 80:  3-7, Philippians 4:  5-7, 1st Corinthians 10:  22-24 and Romans 8:  26-30, KJV.

THE DOUBLE DAGGER:  A Guide to Salvation (04/10/2013); Faith, Language and “Mystery” (04/11/2013); A Spirit Church? (04/04/2013); Spirit Matter (10/21/2012); Caesarea Philippi (10/22/2012); GOD Does Exist (03/20/2012); The “Original” Bible (03/21/2012); (09/04/2011) Dispatch 25:  Comparing Spiritual Things

“Jack Xi Jin”, many serious believers in Christ would first caution you not to separate passages and verses that form a paragraph of the Scriptures.  The message immediately becomes distorted and warped when taken out of context.  The full context includes New Testament writings (see John 3, KJV).  Even so, here are some points to consider that should help you to avoid spiritual confusion:

(1)  The verse states that there are finite conditions, natural limitations (we say, laws), and peculiar sequences of events within the material sphere that holds created beings and living creatures.

(2)  With verses 1-5, the following verse (# 4) goes on to assert that a person’s focus upon aspects of the material sphere does not  produce knowledge of divinity and right relationship to the Creator any more than research and study (we say, meteorology, and science) of the wind produces authority over and control of the weather.

(3)  Mankind is encouraged to apply information, make measured choices, and pursue meaningful goals despite lacking total knowledge of the human environment, and despite not having a perfect knowledge of GOD.  Thus, unstated elements come into view that include confidence, faith, holy boldness, risk-taking, and trust.

As with all Scripture, there is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended.  (For example,  (4)  Just as obtaining right knowledge of material reality often requires a person to take action, have contact, immerse themselves, participate in events and then wait, acquiring right relationship to GOD as Creator, Judge, redeemer, and Savior demands peculiar operations and responses through the ministry of Jesus Christ that appear to go forward or come into view only after extended periods of waiting.  Much of what believers receive (baptism, church attendance, study of the Bible, etc.) is to enable and enrich ones wait.)   Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.  Be it unto you according to your faith.

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The meanings of darkness and night as they appear in a prophecy spoken by Jesus are topics, today.  Also, there is more on how death as the end of pain and suffering relates to self-will and sin.  A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using ID “pray for the world.” (Level 7 with 68,843 points, a member since April 15, 2011) posted the following:

Christians, what did Jesus mean by night coming when no man can work?

John 9:4 (ESV)

THE BATTLE AXE:  The End of Pain? (06/10/2013)—  (6)  Self-will in created beings and living creatures is defiled by sin and made spiritually unclean.  Saying this another way:  will in temporal beings (those who are not eternal) decays and rots; and ones spiritual endowment from GOD is diminished.  Through the influence of sin upon self-will (we say, will-power), it is now widely-held error within the awareness of created beings and living creatures that GOD is an arbitrary cause of death, that death occurs randomly and serves no purpose, and that the end of GOD will bring the end of death.  Ones desire for their own continuity and permanence as well as that for their loved ones cannot be satisfied through operations of human will.  Sin results in death by blocking and interrupting divine growth, learning, maturation, and perfection.

THE DOUBLE DAGGER:  Jesus Lives! (05/04/2013); Time Before The Sun? (04/14/2013); The Obedience of Jesus? (04/15/2013); Did Jesus Know? (12/22/2012); The True Miracle (12/23/2012)

“pray for the world.”, many mature Christian believers who deeply love Jesus as our Redeemer and Savior would agree that anyone who desires a full and mature knowledge of the Gospel, should also consider the following points:

(1)  Throughout the holy writings, day and night are recurring conditions in human experience, and the natural world.  Day is the time of light when meaningful work and honest activity may be completed.  As an extended period dominated by darkness, many repeatedly choose night as the time to commit sins, and pursue pleasures that are offenses against GOD.  Transgressors gain a heightened confidence that, cloaked and covered by night, they will remain anonymous, their wrongdoing will not be detected or interrupted, they will have greater opportunity to escape, and, even when seen by witnesses, they will not be easy to identify in the light.

(2)  Along with blindness, darkness and night also speak to ignorance of revealed truth from GOD.  In addition to preaching a prophetic message, teaching from the holy writings, and witness as his ministry from GOD, Jesus performed works that included exorcism (i.e., casting out devils and unclean spirit beings that attempt to conceal themselves from divine sight by hiding within human bodies, who debase and defile their hosts), forgiving the condemned in judgment, healing the blind, and raising the dead.

(3)  Because of depression, despair, and sorrow without godly hope, death is spoken of in the world as darkness, and night.  (The earth is the creation of GOD; the world is the man-made system for exchange and survival upon the earth.)  Through Jesus Christ, mankind receives the demonstration of resurrection, the promise of eternal life, and the expectation of unending light provided by the permanent presence of GOD.

There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended.  (For example, (4)  Jesus prophesied his own death as unavoidable, and highlighted the truth that the continuing work of his disciples and apostles as vessels of the Holy Spirit would be the primary spark of GOD upon the earth until the time of his second coming.)  Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful.  Be it unto you according to your faith.

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Why does Jesus require all of us die on the cross?

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      The account of Jesus rebuking a storm is considered, today, along with more on how one truth (that GOD uses hell to destroy sin and sinners) does not cancel another (that GOD is a God of love). A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Trace” (Level 1 with 89 points, a member since December 10, 2012) posted the following:

What is the main point of Mark 4:35-41 talking about jesus in the storm?

THE BATTLE AXE: A GOD of Love? (05/07/2013)—(5.) For many the highest expression of human love is sexual joining where being is experienced as emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual all at the same time, and where a new life or lives may be begun. For mature Christian believers the highest expressions of love are accounted to be forgiveness, giving, obedience, sacrifice, service and suffering where ones own desire and will are put aside to unselfishly carry out and fulfill the will of another. (6.) Hatred, malice and sin do not change or respond to affection, logic, persuasion, trust, reason, or any operation by the Spirit of Christ. The imparted, indwelling Spirit is the primary divine mechanism that allows created beings and living creatures to recognize, and resist sin that may be present as an unseen influence upon ones self-will. In agreement with the divine purposes of Creation, sin is not to be an eternal presence; and the sacred process that will permanently eliminate sin can not be carnal, material, social, and venal. The necessary divine actions for the final removal of all the vessels of sin, and the bestowing of eternal life upon the vessels of divinity are correctly understood only as duty, judgment, love, righteousness, sanctification, and truth.

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Why Jesus Authored No Books (05/01/2013); Recognizing True Prophets (05/02/2013); Jesus, A Party Animal? (05/03/2013); The True Miracle (12/23/2012); About the Star? (12/24/2012); Given the Cloud of Witnesses (11/29/2012); A Golden Ticket? (11/30/2012)

      Trace, here are some ideas that many mature Christian believers regularly consider in order to eliminate spiritual confusion:

(1.) We all continue to be physical beings in a natural and temporal world. When our beliefs and thoughts are not grounded and rooted in the Holy Spirit, the demonstration of divinity, god-likeness, sacred person and supreme power must also include visible displays of control and will-power that can alter being and existence, life and death. (See John 4: 46-54, KJV).

(2.) Through the holy writings and prophesies, Jesus was aware his ministry would have to use materials and techniques for immediate and enduring impact. The window of opportunity was brief, being only three and one-half years. While miracles do not automatically produce faith—confusion, doubt and fear may result—faith and hunger for further truth can be aroused and focused by miracles.

(3.) Most correctly understood, faith is an aspect of divine substance, and is inseparable from such other sacred content as holiness, humility, righteousness, truth, wisdom, and wrath against sin. The endowment of divine breath and spirit provided to mankind at Creation has been reduced and weakened through sin. The ministry of Jesus Christ now permits renewal of ones divine essence through operations of the Holy Spirit that include baptism (i.e., death, rebirth, repentance, and sanctification).

      There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) Ordinarily, crossing the lake was a simple journey requiring no more than hours. The storm that hindered the disciples and threatened to destroy the ministry of Jesus, was not sent by GOD. Their efforts were all carnal, material and physical, and came down to rowing, and casting water out from the ship. As co-laborers with Christ, the disciples were to realize the true nature of the storm, and correctly apply their own spirit power from the Father. Command, judgment, operating in the lawful authority from GOD, and prayer apparently had been completely overlooked.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

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      Focus today is upon the differences between John the Baptist and Jesus Christ as sons from GOD that were born with the Holy Spirit. Also, there is more on Noah’s flood and the provisions of GOD to preserve mankind. The “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Chris” (Level 1 with 193 points, a member since February 2, 2010) posted the following:

If John the Baptist and Jesus Christ Both Born with The Holy Spirit?

John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah and Jesus Christ Son of Joseph, Both born with Holy Spirit then why Christians believe that Jesus is the only son of God.

THE BATTLE AXE: Destroyed in Noah’s Flood? (04/28/2013)—(6.) The task of supplying food for the variety of animals that would enter the ark was relatively simple because, prior to the flood, the food stuff provided from GOD for all living was the same, “every green herb.” Seed and provisions for agriculture and farming had been taken into the ark along with stores for food. Noah, his sons, and all the living creatures that left the ark were commanded by GOD to reproduce and to replenish the earth through lives centered in family, work, and worship. In the divine mind, family is to be a peculiar union of souls bond by shared goals and sacred purposes. See Genesis 1: 30 and Genesis 9: 1-17, KJV). (7.) The priesthood from Adam that was continued in Noah also centered in acknowledging atonement for sin through blood, and looked forward to the appearance of GOD in flesh to provide a final, holy cleansing. The sacred dynamics of faith, grace, and promise were a “life line” for the remnant that left the ark. In the same way mankind was to look above for the beauty of the rainbow, for cleansing of the waters, for winds to carry away from the living the continuing stench of the earth, and for divine healing of the soil, the mountains and the sky, all living were to look to GOD for grace, justice, and righteousness in covenant. See Genesis 8: 15-22, KJV. (9.) The work of recovery given to Noah could not be accomplished using the world’s wealth, credit and loans from the nations. The were able to start because they were guided by experience, knowledge, memories and understandings they had acquired through the operations of GOD. Similarly, through the holy writings (not available to Noah), and through the imparted, indwelling Spirit of Christ, believers today are also granted a bright, clear vision that empowers their living and covers them as a shield in the face of condemnation, death, destruction, disease, opposition, persecution, threats, and upheaval. See Ezekiel 1: 27-28, KJV.

THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Divine Use of a Human Life? (04/23/2013); Quoting Scripture to GOD? (04/24/2013); Why Blood? (04/13/2013); Time Before the Sun? (04/14/2013); Before Abraham Was… (03/14/2013); Our Need for a Son (03/04/2013); Unless You Repent (03/05/2013); The Need to Purify Heaven (01/17/2013); Melchizedek? (12/22/2010); Free t0 Eat? (12/23/2010)

      Chris, the question you have posed is one many mature Christian believers have carried before GOD through their prayers. Among the various satisfying truths we have received are the following:

(1.) The process of GOD for mankind must be progressive and temporal, and is intended for created beings and living creatures throughout the universe of GOD. Saying this another way, the revelation of GOD is continuous, eternal, and ongoing, and occurs in uninterrupted stages that prepare and lift from level to level those who have understanding.

(2.) The sending of prophets became an aspect of covenant relationship the day GOD spoke the law from Horeb, and the people in terror, petitioned that GOD would speak to mankind again only by human agents such as Moses. See Deuteronomy 4: 5-20, Deuteronomy 5: 1-7 and Deuteronomy 18: 15-22, KJV.

(3.) There are several examples of miraculous births (childbearing by barren women) before that of John the Baptist; and John is to be seen in both the tradition of the Judge Samson, the Priest/Prophet Samuel as well as the Prophet Jeremiah. The absolute authority and sovereignty of GOD over judgment, life, death and salvation are all signaled. See Jeremiah 1: 4-9, KJV.

(4.) Jesus is spoken of as the “only begotten” in the understanding that he is an appearance or incarnation of GOD in human flesh, and is not by fertilization, mitosis (cell division), and human reproduction. The birth of John is by the operation of the Holy Spirit through and upon flesh, while the birth of Jesus is by a deposit of divinity from the Holy Spirit within flesh. Mary, the mother of Jesus, had been specially chosen, prepared and set apart for divine service as child bearer and caretaker.
     There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (5.) Knowing Jesus was baptized by John, many who are not yet mature in their understanding ask, Who was John taught, anointed or baptized by? In the same way John was born into the priesthood of Levi, he was born to be the herald to the kingdom of heaven in Jesus Christ.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.

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Finding the thesis statement of a book

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Finding the thesis statement of a book

Thesis Statements and Introductory Paragraphs

Do NOT spend more than one-third or so of the paper summarizing the book. The summary should consist of a discussion and highlights of the major arguments, features, trends, concepts, themes, ideas, and characteristics of the book.

You might want to take the major organizing themes of the book and use them to organize your own discussion. This does NOT mean, however, that I want a chapter-by-chapter summary. Your goal is a unified essay. So what do I want, if not just a summary?

Critical Thinking Course: Corbett essay: Finding a Thesis

Throughout your summary, I want you to provide a critique of the book. It is not necessarily negative. Nor do you need to know as much about the subject as the author because you hardly ever will. The skills you need are an ability to follow an argument and test a hypothesis.

Regardless of how negative or positive your critique is, you need to be able to justify and support your position. Here are a number of questions that you can address as part of your critique.

You need not answer them all, but questions one and two are essential to any book review, so those must be included. The answers should be part of a carefully constructed essay, complete with topic sentences and transitions. What is your overall opinion of the book?

On what basis has this opinion been formulated? That is, tell the reader what you think and how you arrived at this judgment. What did you expect to learn when you picked up the book? To what extent — and how effectively — were your expectations met? Did you nod in agreement or off to sleep?

Did you wish you could talk back to the author?

Finding the thesis statement of a book

Amplify upon and explain your reactions. How clearly and in what context is it stated and, subsequently, developed? To what extent and how effectively i. Use examples to amplify your responses. If arguments or perspectives were missing, why do you think this might be?

How well have they been achieved, especially with regard to the way the book is organized? Are these aims supported or justified? You might look back at the introduction to the book for help. What assumptions lie behind these points? How effectively does the author draw claims from the material being presented?How to Write a Research Paper/Book Review An analytical book review will identify the book’s thesis, and evaluate / critique the author’s argument, evidence, and conclusions.

The first claim is a statement of (alleged) truth about the market. The second claim is a statement of (alleged) truth about the belief of the speaker. how does one find a thesis and why do I think finding the thesis of my first paper, the introductory essay, is hard?

You are reading this work (an article, a book, whatever) and a good. Thesis Definition.

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Finding the thesis statement of a book

A Good Man Is Hard To Find Thesis Statement. a good man is hard to find. Flannery O’Connor´s book A Good Man Is Hard To Find, is composed of several short stories, one of which takes the tittle of the book.

In this story the author, with the characters, the Grandmother, the protagonist, and the Misfit, the antagonist, exposes some ideas. A thesis statement clearly identifies the topic being discussed, it should only cover what is being discussed in the paper, and is written for a specific audience.

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